barter

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /bA:t@(r)/
• (US) enPR: bärʹ-tər, IPA: /ˈbɑɹtə˞/, SAMPA: /bArt@`/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)tə(r)

[edit] Etymology

From Old French barater, of uncertain origin (maybe Celtic).

[edit] Noun

barter (plural barters)

1. an equal exchange

   We had no money so we had to live by barter.

[edit] Synonyms

• swap
• swop
• trade
• quid pro quo

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[edit] Verb

to barter (third-person singular simple present barters, present participle bartering, simple past and past participle bartered)

1. exchange goods or services without involving money

[edit] Synonyms

• swap
• swop
• trade

[edit] Translations